The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1887-05-25

Ter. The separate charges are similar to
those in the Joint bill, with the excep-
ton that Counsilman and Matter are IN
dicted for neglecting their duty in permit
ting the talley-sheets and poll lists to get
out Of their possession.
Mr.. Burrows was the only man Of the
twelve indicted. who was formally placed
under arrest. He was at first quite indig.
nant, but on meeting Mr.. Coy and others,
recovered his spirits and accepted the
situation philosophically. He was inter
rogated by Sentinel reporter regarding
the indictments against him: Cali there
is about it," said he, ''is that they have
indicted me on charge of voting twice. 1t
was not unexpected by me from the fact
they have considered my case twice be-
fore and there have been numerous reports
about my voting twice ever since. On the
morning OF the election, between 5 and 9
O'Clock, I went up to the polls in the
Twenty-frst Ward and presented
the Judge with five cigars. 1t is
charged that handed in my vote with the
cigars. About noon / voted. Then there
was a hubbub raised and it was noised
abroad that / voted twice. That's all
there is in it. When the marshal
came to make my arrest told
him was ready to go with him and give
bond to any amount that was required. 1
don't think that there is anything in these
indictments, any OF them, and nothing
will come of it to either Democrats or Re-
publicans."
County Clerk Sullivan, when asked what
he had to say OF the indictment found
against him, said: 81 look upon the whole
thing as blackmailing scheme. There is
not the least doubt in my mind but that
the Jury was set up for the purpose. 1t was
not matter to them as to who was guilty,
but only How many do we vantP And
as that is the cose am glad / am included
with my friends. There is not the slightest
case against us. We are not guilty. | am
ready for trial any day, and hope there
will be no delay"
Mr.. Albert T. Beck was greatly shocked
at his indictment, and is at loss to know
what it is claimed he did that was ua!aw-
full. He said: "Only few days ago was
assured by William Henderson and w. Q.
Grlffiths both of the Committee of One
Hundred, that there was no evidence OF
any kind, and that my name was
in no way connected with the
affair. 1 was also informed by Captain
Ritter less than a week ago much to the
same effect. He told me that he knew
wss acquainted with the men that were
guilty and that by my political association
/ must know who was really guilty. He,
however, openly said that he was familiar
with all of the evidence in the cases and
that it WIS not claimed that there was any
thing against me. What / want now is
Just as speedy trial as possible.
w. F. a. Bernhamer said the only object
of returning the indictments was to break
down the Democratic party. As to my
case 1 will say that L did not leave my
chair while the court was going on, except
to 90 to my meals, when was usually &C.
companied by good Republicans. Every
thing that 1 had hand in was done IN
open board. 1t is my desire to have my
erial as soon as possible, so that may have
to opportunity to establish my innocence.
a have nothing to shirk and nothing to
Ivsde.
DR.. Metcalf is at loss to know what he
is indicted for. He was greatly surprised
when he heard of it and went, as soon as
possible, and gave bail, He also wants an
early Investigation.
Stephen Matter insists that he did moth
ing criminal whatever, aud consequently
does not fear the consequences of the in
dictment. He says he is ready for trial
any day.
George W. Budd, a deputy in the County
Clerks Office, says the Indictment does not
disturb him much, and that he will be
able to show conclusively that he had
I nothing to do with any tally sheet forg
cries. he is ready to appear before a jury
as soon as the prosecution is ready.
John L. Reardon, who is clerk in Judge
Howe's Court, said he was greatly surprised
that he was indicted, as he was entirely
innocent of the offense with which he i:
charged. He is ready for trial at any time
All of the defendants expressed them.
selves in favor of immediate hearing, and
did not seem to fear the result. Just
when the cases will be set down for trial
however. can not now be told. Il
is the opinion OF most lawers who
are not personally or politically interested
that il a motion be made to quash on the
ground of lack OF Jurisdiction it will, or
appeal, be sustained by Judge Gresham
| and the cases be again thrown out of court
They say that Judge Gresham could moi
| consistently override motion to quash in
| the light of the opinion rendered by hin
when the cases were up before.
At the Marshal's office Samuel Perkin!
received very little sympathy or recog
milton from some of the Democrats pres
ent, and Billy Eden took occasion to pay
| his respects to the Thirteenth Ward poll
| tlcian in manner more emphatic thar
polite. Afterward Perkins caused a war
rant to be issued by Commissioner Martin
| dale for Eden's arrest for assault and bat
terry. His trial will occur tomorrow.
Although nothing is known definitely
] as to the vote in the Grand Jury room, i
is said that one of the Republican juror
opposed the indictments, while two o.
more Democrats voted in favor of them.
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